Kevin O'Connor from PBS's This Old House and Ask This Old House

Kevin O'Connor is the Emmy award winning host of the award winning PBS series This Old House and Ask This Old House and has been on the show since 2003.  Kevin serves on the editorial board of This Old House Magazine and he has also hosted shows for the DIY network and The History Channel’s H2. In September 2011 Kevin published his first book, The Best Homes of This Old House.

Prior to his television career Kevin practiced finance and most recently was a Senior Vice President at Bank of America in the Commercial Real Estate Group. Kevin received a B.A. degree in history from the College of the Holy Cross and a MBA degree from Boston University. He lives in Massachusetts with his wife and three children.

 

Appearing live on the Fresh Ideas Stage Friday, March 28 and Saturday, March 29


Virginia Chamlee, artist and author of Big Thrift Energy

Virginia Chamlee is an artist, writer and the author of the best-selling book, Big Thrift Energy. Her original art and prints are available via AnthropologieChairish and Artfully Walls, and have been featured in high-end residential projects as well as commercial projects (including in the green room at Jimmy Kimmel Live!). Commissions are available, as well.

Part resource, part inspiration, Big Thrift Energy is a comprehensive guide that offers tips for thrifting that you never knew you needed, like how to shop for the good stuff, how to upcycle and style vintage treasures in your home, and even advice for flipping your most-coveted items to turn a profit. 

 

Appearing live on the Fresh Ideas Stage Friday, March 28 and Saturday, March 29